Naushad’s Death: State Appeals Acquittal to High Court!
The State has appealed to the High Court following the Criminal Court's acquittal of Ibrahim Faih Nizam and Siruhan Ali in the 2023 fatal stabbing of Mohamed Ahmed Didi (Naushad) inside the "Class" shop in Maafannu. The lower court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt, prompting the State to seek a reversal of the verdict through the appellate process.
The two individuals charged by the state in connection with the death of Naushad. | Criminal court
The state has appealed the acquittal of suspects in the fatal stabbing of Mohamed Ahmed Didi (Naushad), a resident of Izmir in Hithadhoo, Addu City, at the High Court.
The incident related to this case occurred on February 24, 2023, at approximately 21:30. Naushad was attacked while inside the "Class" shop located on Muranga Magu in Maafannu. While inside the shop, he sustained deep stab wounds to his head, neck, chest, and abdomen, as well as to both knees.
The state has pressed charges against Ibrahim Faih Nizam, of Rathdebhaige, S. Maradhoo-Feydhoo, and Siruhan Ali, of Gulhenoorammaage, Th. Gaadhiffushi, in connection with this case. Both individuals have been charged with intentional murder using a sharp object. The charges were filed under the Act on Prohibition of Threatening and Possession of Dangerous Weapons and Sharp Objects.
In delivering the verdict, Criminal Court Judge Ibrahim Ihsan ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the charge of intentional murder using a sharp object beyond a reasonable doubt. The judge noted that the evidence did not meet the stringent evidentiary standards required for Qisas (retaliatory) cases, nor did it satisfy the standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt as stipulated under Article 51(h) of the Constitution.
Consequently, the State has now appealed the decision at the High Court of the Maldives.
